When Hayden got off the car, she was shocked to see the familiar house in front of her.
“Lorraine, I sold this house, right?”
Lorraine was asking her assistant to take the suitcase into the house, then explained. “Mr. Godfery is worried that you are not used to living in another place, so he let me buy this house back after you left.”
Hayden was complicated in feelings.
The furnishings inside were the same to that before. The only difference was the Christmas tree beside the fireplace. The tree was decorated with colors, making a Christmas atmosphere.
“This tree was decorated by Mr. Godfery before Christmas.”
“Did he invite his friends to have a party here?” Hayden felt the bells on the tree, and said, “He liked to have a party before, and it was house-warming in the yard.”
“No.” Lorraine’s voice rang behind her, “On the Christmas eve, he stayed here alone for the whole night.”
The hand holding the bell was stiff, and Hayden turned around slowly, looking at Lorraine with a shock, “Alone?”
In the past years in America, Edison would prepare for a festival one month in advance. For example, he selected and broiled the turkey himself for the Thanksgiving day, and he picked and wrapped the gifts and chose the game on the party for Christmas day. Hayden always believed that Edison was a fun-loving guy.
“Yes.” Lorraine nodded, with sorrow flashing in her eyes.
“In fact, Mr. Godfery doesn’t have many friends in America, and most the so-called friends are just business partners. After you left, the festivals are just ordinary days in the year to Mr. Godfery.”
Different from Hayden’s understanding, Lorraine companied with Edison for many years, and they worked hard together. She often saw Edison frowning. But every time he saw Hayden, he hid all his worries and kept smiling.
When his company was confronted with the forced merger, he also made time to decorate the Christmas tree and buy gifts for Hayden and her daughter. Lorraine offered to help with that, but was declined.
Before, Lorraine considered all the time that he would go along with Hayden. Because there was no other man who loved Hayden more than Edison.
Facing the gaze of Lorraine, Hayden suddenly felt uncomfortable.
“I…I will live in the hotel, and it’s more convenient.”
Finishing, she stopped the assistant who was lifting her suitcase. “Thank you, and it’s fine to give it to me.”
“Hayden.” Lorraine stopped her. “Living here is more convenient than living in the hotel, and everything will not change, just as before.”
Hayden pulled the suitcase to herself and turned slowly.
“It has changed, and everyone has his own life.”
Lorraine’s eyes got cold.
“Don’t you think it’s so cruel to say that? Why didn’t you say that in the past five years? He loves you so much, but you used him and kick him away after the use. Why are you so cruel?”
“That’s your heartfelt words.”
Hayden took a relief. “Edison shouldn’t let you send me here, so you make it yourself.”
Lorraine frowned and said unhappily.
“So what? I have to let you know how much he has done for you. These years, you knew that he was kind to you, but do you think how kind he was to you? And why was he so kind to you?”
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